BF12 LMX

2012 RENAULT — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
RENAULT
Year
2012
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
WHITE
Engine
1461 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 20 May 2026
Last recorded mileage
44,413 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 55/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2012 Renault has 20 MOT tests on record with a 60% pass rate and 44,413 miles. The vehicle's low mileage and consistent annual usage are positive, but the pattern of issues requires thorough investigation.

The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 7,782 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or implausibly low annual usage, though there was a 2-year period (2019-2020) of very low usage.

Things to check

  • Dangerous steering defect recorded on 2015-03-05 at 44,413 miles.
  • Recurring major failures in lights (4 times) and suspension (1 time) across multiple years.
  • Persistent brake disc advisories (May 2022) escalating to major failure (May 2023).
  • Multiple recurring suspension component advisories (e.g., anti-roll bar link, May 2022).

Working in its favour

  • Consistent, normal annual mileage averaging 7,782 miles/year.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage manipulation.
  • Recent MOT pass (May 2025) indicates current roadworthiness.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) for a 2012 model is excellent.

Mileage history

Mar 2015: 44,413 mi FAILMar 2015: 44,413 mi PASSJul 2015: 47,790 mi PASSJun 2016: 56,701 mi PASSJun 2017: 64,685 mi FAILJun 2017: 64,685 mi PASSJun 2018: 71,071 mi FAILJun 2018: 71,186 mi PASSJun 2019: 76,578 mi FAILJun 2019: 76,578 mi PASSJun 2020: 81,628 mi PASSMay 2021: 84,274 mi FAILMay 2021: 84,338 mi PASSMay 2022: 88,515 mi FAILMay 2022: 88,515 mi PASSMay 2023: 93,500 mi FAILMay 2023: 93,500 mi PASSMay 2024: 99,930 mi PASSMay 2025: 104,248 mi FAILMay 2025: 104,248 mi PASS104k74k44kMar 2015May 2025

MOT test history — 12/20 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Mar 2015 FAIL 44,413 mi
FAIL Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
FAIL Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FAIL Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FAIL Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Mar 2015 PASS 44,413 mi None recorded
Jul 2015 PASS 47,790 mi None recorded
Jun 2016 PASS 56,701 mi None recorded
Jun 2017 FAIL 64,685 mi
PRS Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
ADVISORY Front tyres on minimum tread
ADVISORY OSR tyre on minimum tread
ADVISORY NSr tyre low pressure
Jun 2017 PASS 64,685 mi
ADVISORY Front tyres on minimum tread
ADVISORY OSR tyre on minimum tread
ADVISORY NSr tyre low pressure
Jun 2018 FAIL 71,071 mi
MAJOR Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Jun 2018 PASS 71,186 mi None recorded
Jun 2019 FAIL 76,578 mi
MAJOR Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear number plate delaminating
Jun 2019 PASS 76,578 mi
ADVISORY Rear number plate delaminating
Jun 2020 PASS 81,628 mi
ADVISORY Rear number plate delaminating
May 2021 FAIL 84,274 mi
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability top mount (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front tyres getting low in tread and worn on edges
ADVISORY Rear number plate faded
May 2021 PASS 84,338 mi
ADVISORY Rear number plate faded
May 2022 FAIL 88,515 mi
MAJOR Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
May 2022 PASS 88,515 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
May 2023 FAIL 93,500 mi
MAJOR Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
May 2023 PASS 93,500 mi None recorded
May 2024 PASS 99,930 mi None recorded
May 2025 FAIL 104,248 mi
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
May 2025 PASS 104,248 mi None recorded

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